american prometheus: the triumph and tragedy of j. robert oppenheimer
first edition, 2005.
this book was the inspiration and essential guiding text for christopher nolan's award-winning and box-office-record-breaking 2023 film, "oppenheimer." the biography offers a deeply human and historical exploration of j. robert oppenheimer, an influential figure of the 20th century. the book spans oppenheimer’s life, from his early academic career to his leadership of the manhattan project, and ultimately his dramatic fall from grace during the mccarthy era. oppenheimer’s role in creating the atomic bomb, is of course at the center of the narrative. bird and sherwin recall how oppenheimer became known as "the father of the atomic bomb," a title that reflects both his genius and his moral burden.
new york: alfred a. knopf. isbn: 0-375-41202-6. 719 pages. 9.5 x 6.5". hardcover. bound in partial-cloth covered boards. book condition: fine. jacket condition: fine. Item #1158
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